papermc-docker vs RAWeb

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted game servers options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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Featurepapermc-dockerRAWeb
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseApache-2.0GPL-3.0
LanguageShellPHP
Setup difficultyEasyHard
Min. RAM1,024 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetesdocker
GitHub stars★ 14,076★ 417
First released20142018
ReplacesMinecraft RealmsXbox Achievements

Why pick each one

Choose papermc-docker if…

  • Extremely easy Minecraft hosting
  • Excellent documentation
papermc-docker details

Choose RAWeb if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in PHP
RAWeb details

Frequently asked questions

Is papermc-docker or RAWeb better?

papermc-docker is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider RAWeb if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are papermc-docker and RAWeb free and open-source?

Yes. papermc-docker is licensed under Apache-2.0 and RAWeb under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run papermc-docker and RAWeb with Docker?

papermc-docker: yes. RAWeb: yes.

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